LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has broadened the scope of the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana-Gramin to encompass all remaining Scheduled Tribes (STs), with the goal of achieving universal housing coverage for tribal communities in the state.
This decision follows a proposal from the Rural Development Department as the earlier targeted groups under the scheme neared saturation. Initially, the scheme included select communities such as Musahar and Vantangia, covering 18 castes and tribes from 2020-21 to 2025-26.
According to the order, various tribal communities, including Bhotia, Jaunsari, Raji, Gond (along with its sub-groups Dhuria, Ojha, Nayak, Pathari, and Rajgond), Kharwar, Khairwar, Parahiya, Pankha, Panika, Agariya, Patari, and Bhuinya/Bhunia, will now be eligible for permanent housing under the scheme.
Government data reveals that out of a target of 100,000 houses by 2025-26, only 94,132 beneficiaries have been identified, creating a gap of approximately 6,000 houses. The inclusion of additional tribes is anticipated to help fill this deficit.
The government order, issued on Wednesday, instructs district authorities to ensure immediate action so that eligible beneficiaries receive housing benefits without delay.
Officials believe this initiative will position Uttar Pradesh among the leading states committed to providing housing for its entire tribal population.
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